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Senate Passes Sweeping Russia Sanctions | Philadelphia News
The Senate just passed a sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russia’s war machine, cutting off critical revenue streams with bipartisan support—86 to 11—and sending a powerful message to global buyers of Russian oil and gas. Spearheaded by the late Senator Lindsey Graham and championed by his sister now in his seat, the legislation empowers the president to slap tariffs on major energy importers like China and India, while exempting countries reducing their reliance on Russian gas. It also targets Russian oligarchs, banks, and even aging tankers used to evade sanctions. Ukrainian President…
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